Tile Care & Maintenance Guide

Routine Tile Care

Glazed Tiles

Keep your glazed tile products looking pristine with routine cleaning using an all-purpose, low VOC cleaner suitable for household or commercial use. Ensure the chosen cleaner is grout joint compatible. Opt for a multipurpose spray cleaner for everyday use in residential baths and showers to eliminate soap scum, hard water deposits, and mildew. Apply the cleaner using a cotton mop, cloth, sponge, or non-metallic brush, then rinse the area with clean water and dry thoroughly. Avoid cleaners with harsh chemicals, as they can damage the tile surface and grout. Acids and ammonia should be especially avoided as they can harm grout and tile glaze. Before using liquid products, it's advisable to perform regular dust mopping, sweeping, or vacuuming.

Unglazed Tiles

Maintain unglazed tile with concentrated tile cleaners featuring a neutral pH suitable for regular use. These cleaners effectively tackle grease, oils, and everyday spills. Choose a product based on the application, traffic volume, and usage, ensuring compatibility with grout.

Glass Tiles

For routine cleaning of glass tile, utilize non-abrasive cleaning products recommended for glass or tile surfaces. Avoid abrasive materials like scouring pads, steel wool, or sandpaper.

Grout Maintenance

Neither sealing the grout nor using epoxy grout guarantees against surface buildup or discoloration. Periodic grout cleaning is essential. Use daily concentrated household or commercial cleaners for routine maintenance. For heavy-duty grout cleaning, opt for professional strength tile and grout cleaners capable of removing tough stains like grease, soap scum, body oil, mildew, algae, and synthetic or acrylic waxes. Ensure such products contain non-polluting chemicals and have low VOC levels.